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X948 AAT

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,506 mi
Last recorded173,506 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX948 AAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 173,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 156,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 148,314 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 136,389 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 136,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 12,218 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 12,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 104,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,834 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 79,647 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,666 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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X948 AAT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,729 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X948 AAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X948 AAT?

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What year was X948 AAT registered?

X948 AAT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X948 AAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X948 AAT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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